For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM SIGNAL. An audible signal indicating the detection of visible or invisible particles or products of combustion other than heat.
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. The Fort Wayne Allen County Building Department and the Maumee Township Volunteer Fire Department, which have enforcement responsibility of this chapter.
FAMILY LIVING UNIT. That structure, area, room or combination of rooms in which a family (or individual) lives. This is meant to cover living area only and not common usage areas in multi-family buildings such as corridors, lobbies and basements.
LABELED. Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol or other identifying mark of an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
LISTED. Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and which product meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner.
NFPA74. Standard 74 of the National Fire Protection Association, which is located in Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
RENTAL AGENT. Any person, partnership or corporation who rents, subleases, lets or otherwise grants for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant. This term shall not be constructed to mean a real estate agent who is employed for the sole purpose of selling residential units.
SLEEPING AREAS. The area or areas of the family living unit in which the bedrooms (or sleeping rooms) separated by other use areas, such as kitchens or living rooms, (but not bathrooms) shall be considered SLEEPING AREAS.
SMOKE DETECTOR. A device which detects visible or invisible particles or products of combustion other than heat as approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or Factory Mutual. The SMOKE DETECTOR shall be equipped with a test button, and it shall produce an alarm signal upon detection of any visible or invisible particles or products of combustion. It may be either battery powered with a minimum nine volt or it may be powered by a 110 volt alternating current.
(Ord. G-88-1023, passed 3-7-88)